New cameras and lenses: Nikon 1 J3 and S1, COOLPIX S6500 and 2700

Nikon has launched in Tokyo the Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 S1 bodies, WP-N2 waterproof case, 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lenses. It also released two new compact cameras – COOLPIX S6500 and COOLPIX 2700.

Prices and availability to be announced at a later date.

From left, Nikon COOLPIX S6500, Nikon COOLPIX S2700, Nikon 1 J3 with 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and Nikon 1 S1 with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

From left, Nikon COOLPIX S6500, Nikon COOLPIX S2700, Nikon 1 J3 with 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and Nikon 1 S1 with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

With the popularity of mirrorless interchangeable lens (MIL) cameras, Nikon is beefing up its Nikon 1 line up of camera bodies, lenses and accessories, with new features and functionalities.

For those who prefer the simplicity of compact cameras, it has introduced two new cameras in its COOLPIX S-series.

Here’s a line-up with key specs.

COOLPIX 6500

Nikon COOLPIX 6500

Available in black, white, silver, blue (above), red or orange
  • 16 megapixels
  • 12x optical zoom
  • 25-300mm (35mm equiv)
  • Macro: 8cm
  • Full HD 1920X1080 movie recording
  • Wi-Fi compatible
  • 5 new Glamour Retouch effects

The S6500 is a compact wide-angle, high-power zoom model equipped with a backside illumination CMOS image sensor with 16.0 million effective pixels.

Its Wi-Fi compatibility enables users to directly upload high-quality images and movies to social networking sites through a smart device.

Five new Glamour Retouch effects – Brighten Faces, Whiten Teeth, Hide Eye Bags, Whiten Eyes, Redden Cheeks – in addition to the existing three (Skin Softening, Small Face, Big Eyes).

COOLPIX 2700

Nikon COOLPIX 2700

Available in silver, black, red, purple, blue, Decorative Pink or Decorative Purple (above)
  • 16 megapixels
  • 7x optical zoom
  • 26-156mm (35mm equiv)
  • Slim: 20.8mm thinness
  • Scene auto selector
  • Special Effects

The slim S2700 has an extensive range of automatic shooting functions for the beginner, including six types of Scene Auto Selector modes.

In-camera image editing functions include Special Effects and Filter Effects.

Advanced functions include Motion Detection and Subject Tracking.

In addition to 5 basic colours, the S2700 also comes in Decorative Pink or Decorative Purple – with flower designs on the body’s front surface.

Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Available in five colours: beige, silver, red (above), white or black.

Nikon claims the Nikon 1 J3 is the world’s smallest interchangeable lenses body equipped with a CX-format or larger image sensor, as of 8 Jan 2013.

14.2 megapixels, ISO 160-6400.

High-speed continuous shooting at 15 fps with AF tracking, up to 22 seconds.

Slow View, Live Image Control functions

Advanced Movie mode, with P, S, A, and M exposure modes.

Supports the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b (sold separately).

Nikon 1 S1

Nikon 1 S1

Available in five colours: khaki (above), black, pink, red or white.

Designed for newcomers to interchangeable lens cameras, the Nikon 1 S1 has a simple and easy-to-use GUI.

10.1 megapixels, ISO 100-6400.

Slow View, Live Image Control functions.

Advanced Movie mode, with P, S, A, and M exposure modes.

Supports the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b (sold separately).

1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

Available in silver or black (above).

Ultra wide-angle zoom lens with 100-degrees angle of view, with focal range of 18-35mm (35mm equiv).

Compact and portable: 56.5mm (max diameter), 46mm (length), 125g (weight).

1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens

Available in silver, black or white.

10x zoom lens from 27-270mm (35mm equiv).

60.5mm (max diameter), 70.5mm (length), 298g (weight).

WP-N2 waterproof case

WP-N2 waterproof case

Waterproof to a depth of 40 m – suitable for use while diving.

Firm grip, compact (156 × 116 ×
128 mm) and lightweight: (750g).

The
waterproof case will not float to the surface if it is let go
in the water.

Lens zooming supported without the need for additional accessories such as an
underwater zoom gear.

The camera’s flash can be turned off when the camera is placed in the waterproof
case.

The YS-D1 Underwater Flash Unit (optional) enables underwater flash
photography.

Easy access to the shutter lever and movie-record button for smooth
switching between recording methods.

Supports a more advanced underwater housing system with its own accessory
shoe, with support for 67-mm diameter filter attachments.

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